Gumtree Scam - Mondeo ST TCDI

Alias_Omega

Car forsale on Gumtree.

I ran a search through google with the email address, no returns came. Therefore here we are..

The car was a 2006 Mondeo ST TDCI for £2000. A little cheap, but had high mileage.

The reply - from [EMAIL="mike.f1885@gmail.com"]mike.f1885@gmail.com[/EMAIL]

Hi,

Thank you for your email. This Ford Mondeo ST TDCI is currently located in
Invernes because I just finished the divorce with my wife and I have moved here.
My car is in perfect condition, very well maintained with no issues.

I'm asking £2,000 for a fast sale + £100 for delivery. Due to my job
(working on a oil rig) pick up is not possible but we can use eBay's services.
Using their services you have 3 days to inspect the car before paying me and
I'll be sure that I have a genuine buyer who won't mess me around. You'll get
the chance to inspect the car, test it and everything you like while your money
are safely held in eBay's account. ONLY after you confirm with eBay that you
agree to keep the car, they'll release the money to me. In case you don't like
the car you get a full refund.

Email me back with your delivery address so i can register the
transaction and eBay will send you all the info regarding payment and
delivery.

Regards,

Mike

100% Scam.!

pmduk

Frankly, gumtree is such a haven of scam artists, I wouldn't buy anything via that site.

Mapleleaf

They've obviously switched motor's, away from the VW camper van they used to use in this scam.

mattyprice4004

If you reckon you can get an 06 ST TDCi for 2 grand, you're in for disappointment. Surely no one is that naive?

Alias_Omega

Hi All,

Thanks for the replies. The post was to get the email address into the google search options, as now if anyone has a reply from the scammer they will see this post under google.

If you can or cannot get a ST TDCI for £2k is not up for discussion here.

Regards,

AO

ginger_jesus

Seen similar scams on Autotrader too. A very underpriced Campervan led to an email from someone purporting to be in Portugal, and cash transfers etc etc.

adamc260

Alias_Omega wrote: »

Hi All,

The post was to get the email address into the google search options, as now if anyone has a reply from the scammer they will see this post under google.

AO

Good thing doing that, wish more people would!

maninthestreet

Alias_Omega wrote: »

Hi All,

Thanks for the replies. The post was to get the email address into the google search options, as now if anyone has a reply from the scammer they will see this post under google.

If you can or cannot get a ST TDCI for £2k is not up for discussion here.

Regards,

AO

The scammers get their email accounts closed very regularly, they just create a new, throw-away email address - note that the email address has a 4 digit number on the end - they just add one to number and create a new one....

pmduk

It's against the site rules to post an individual's email address.

spacey2012

pmduk wrote: »

It's against the site rules to post an individual's email address.

HMM, touched a nerve ?

Alias_Omega

pmduk wrote: »

It's against the site rules to post an individual's email address.

I gather this is the term that you are referring too..

POSTING PERSONAL DETAILS

Hi, Martin’s asked me to post this in these
circumstances: Sorry, the personal details/email address you posted on the forum have been removed (please see this rule). It is not advisable to post these on a public forum as this is one way spammers gather email addresses.

If you have any questions about this policy please email [EMAIL="forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com"]forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL].

Alias